Faith and Patriotism: 125 Years of the Fourth Degree
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City was the setting for a historic celebration marking the 125th anniversary of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. The event featured the installation of a new statue of Blessed Michael McGivney and the debut of a newly revised Fourth Degree ceremony—now open to family and friends, highlighting the Order’s deep ties to Catholic and American heritage. Among those honored were eleven midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy. The newly unveiled statue of McGivney, destined to inspire millions who visit the cathedral each year, pays tribute to his enduring legacy of faith, service, and unity.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City was the setting for a historic celebration marking the 125th anniversary of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. The event featured the installation of a new statue of Blessed Michael McGivney and the debut of a newly revised Fourth Degree ceremony—now open to family and friends, highlighting the Order’s deep ties to Catholic and American heritage. Among those honored were eleven midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy. The newly unveiled statue of McGivney, destined to inspire millions who visit the cathedral each year, pays tribute to his enduring legacy of faith, service, and unity.
